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PEPPERBROOKS WINS BEST BLOGGER AT THE 2015 BLACK CANADIAN AWARDS

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Toronto — June 9, 2015 – PepperBrooks announced today that she has been named Best Blogger for ​her b​log The PuRRRat the Black Canadian Awards.

The awards show was hosted at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Toronto on Saturday on June 6th 2015.

“My alter ego, PepperBrooks is everything I wanted to be when I couldn’t. Being nominated and winning Best Blogger has propelled the opportunity to share my story of racism, depression and domestic violence to a bigger audience! During my recent interview with CBC Radio One, I discussed my experience growing up black in Northern Ontario. Since then, I’ve had an emotional and overwhelming response from people reaching out to me, sharing their own personal stories of bullying and abuse.”— PepperBrooks

The Black Canadian Awards is organized by the Diversity Advancement Network. This diversity event, celebrates success stories and achievements of trail-blazers and leaders within Canada and beyond.

Awards were presented to more than 20 categories including Role Models and individuals who have excelled in Business, Community, Arts and Entertainment.“Congratulations to all the nominees, it’s nice to know the awards are now trending in almost every city in Canada” says Paul Ade, the Executive Producer of the Canadian Awards Academy.

PepperBrooks is a Lifestyle Blogger, Journalist, Business Coach, and Human Services Counsellor focused on helping vulnerable communities, through her personal story of racism, depression, and domestic abuse. She is also committed to drawing more attention and highlighting Northern Ontario in her blog ThePuRRR.com. The 2015 Black Canadian Awards was indeed a night of fun, great performances and honour.Source and complete list of winners available on BlackCanadianAwards.com